The title complex, [Zn(C12H13NO4)(H2O)(2)], has a coordination polyhed
ron around the Zn-II atom that can be described as a square-based pyra
mid strongly distorted towards a trigonal bipyramid. The basal plane i
s defined by one N and two O atoms belonging to the tridentate ligand
and one water O atom, while the axial position is occupied by another
water O atom, The discrete molecules are grouped through hydrogen bond
ing into parallel double layers with the phenyl groups pointing outwar
ds.